Education Programs

We offer a number of education programs to a wide variety of audiences. Check the Chapter Calendar, email us at info@alz.org or call (800) 272-3900 for program times and locations near you. Below is a list of programs we offer to the community:

Community Awareness PresentationsThis series of workshops are designed to increase community awareness. They are perfect for community presentations, corporate employee wellness meetings, church groups, civic meetings and more.

The Basics is a workshop for anyone who would like to know more about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

The workshop’s information includes:

Symptoms and effects of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia

Causes and risk factors

Diagnosis: earlier is better

Treatment options

Hope for the future

Ways the Alzheimer’s Association can help

Know the 10 Warning Signs is an early detection presentation to promote public understanding of the Alzheimer’s Association’s 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Early diagnosis gives people with Alzheimer’s the opportunity to make key decisions about treatment, care and planning, and the power to make choices about their own health and future. This workshop is ideal for persons who may be concerned about symptoms in themselves as well as for family members who may be concerned about a loved one. The workshop’s information includes:

Alzheimer’s disease vs. typical aging

Risk factors for Alzheimer’s: how the risks affect you

The 10 Warning Signs

Diagnosis: earlier is better

If you do get a diagnosis of dementia…

You are not alone: Resources to help

Healthy Habits for a Healthier YouFor centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to optimize our physical and cognitive health as we age. Join us to learn about diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.

Online TrainingWe know that you are busy! Our Online Trainings offers you education anytime and anywhere. From the comfort of your home, office, or any public library, you can access these trainings on your time. More info.

Caregiver CollegeBeing a caregiver doesn't come with an instruction manual, but there are resources available to help. Hear from those directly affected and learn what you need to know, what you need to plan, and what you can do at each point along the way. Check the Chapter Calendar, email us at info@alz.org or call (800) 272-3900 for times and locations.

Conversations about DementiaLearn helpful tips to guide you in having difficult conversations with family members, including going to the doctor, deciding when to stop driving and making legal and financial plans.

Effective Communication StrategiesThis program teaches caregivers to decode verbal and behavioral communication by someone with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Participants leave with strategies for meaningful connection with people in early, middle and late stage dementia.

Legal and Financial PlanningThis is an interactive program where you will have a chance to learn about important legal issues to consider, how to put plans in place, and how to access legal resources near you.

Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related BehaviorThis workshop provides participants with a four-step model to address behavioral aspects of dementia. The program details the model and then applies it to some of the most common behaviors associated with the disease.

Living with Alzheimer’s: For CaregiversWhen someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, friends and family have many questions. What does the diagnosis mean? What kinds of plans need to be made? What resources are available to help? As the disease progresses, new questions reflect growing needs for skills, programs and services. Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers is a series of education programs that provide answers to the questions that arise in the early, middle and late stages of the disease. Hear from those directly affected and learn what you need to know, what you need to plan and what you can do at each point along the way. This program will cover information for caregivers of people with Early-stage, Middle-stage, or Late-stage Alzheimer’s disease.Topics covered will include:

Developing a care team

Legal and financial planning

Coping strategies

Care and treatment options

Communicating and connecting

Maximizing Independence

Compassionate Communication VideoHere is a quick video to learn more about how to improve your communication.

CARES® Dementia Care for Families™This three-hour online training, offered by HealthCare Interactive, and jointly developed with the Alzheimer's Association, was developed for family members caring for a loved one with memory loss or dementia. This program offers many practical and invaluable strategies to common caregiving situations. Read more.